Life Beyond Rick Hansen Secondary SchoolWhere will you go after you graduate?

Post-Secondary Pathway Options• Workplace• Apprenticeship• College• University

Entering the WorkplaceWhat should you be thinking

about?• Co-op• Resume writing/Cover Letter• Cold calling• Searching the ‘Now Hiring’ job market• Employment fairs• Job agencies• Interviewing

Apprenticeship• Co-op/work experience preferred – OYAP

(16/16 rule)• College – train while completing a college

program• Research at www.ontariocolleges.ca and

www.apprenticesearch.com

Applying:• Apply directly to an employer, union or local

committee who will support you in your apprenticeship training

• Employment Ontario can help you with your job search

• The employer must register the apprentice with: Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities

Post-Secondary Schools – College and UniversityOSSD RequirementsTranscript – updated and accurate?Gathering Information

• Begin your research early!

• Important Websites:www.careercruising.com – Matchmaker & My Skills

Assessmentwww.myblueprint.ca/peel - Career Spectrum surveyswww.ontariocolleges.ca – 5 choiceswww.electronicinfo.ca – 3 choices

• Things to consider:Strengths, area of interestProximity to homeCost of attendingCampus lifeWork experience

Sample: College info you’ve gatheredCollege Program

School/Campus

Program Code

Admission Requirements

Program Start Date

Business Admin.(co-op)

1st choice

Humber/Lakeshore

20091 OSSD, ENG 4C/4U, Gr. 12 C/M/U math, 2 additional gr. 11/12 C/M/U courses

Jan. 2016

Business Admin.

2nd choice

Humber/North Toronto

02511 OSSD, ENG 4C/4U, Gr. 12 C/M/U math, 2 additional gr. 11/12 C/M/U courses

Jan. 2016

University Program

School/Campus

OUAC Program Code

Admission Requirements

Degree

Business Administration and Financial Mathematics

1st choice

Laurier/Waterloo

UBF OSSD, High 80s,ENG4U, ETS4U or EWC4U at 70%;MHF4U at 70%; MCV4U at 60%. A combined minimum average of 80% is required in the math courses.

BBA/BA

Business Administration (Honours)

2nd choice

Laurier/Waterloo

UB OSSD, mid to high 80s, One of ENG4U, ETS4U or EWC4U at 70%; MHF4U at 70%; one of MCV4U or MDM4U at 60%.

BBA

Sample: University info you’ve gathered

College/University – Other Info

Potential Additional Requirements:Portfolio submissions (i.e. art programs) - Continually update it - Know the requirements - Know submission deadlines - Be prepared to discussAudition dates (performance programs) - Become aware of audition date - PracticeFirst AidCPRCriminal Reference Check

College/University – Campus ToursVisit post-secondary websites

(Admissions, Undergraduate Students)

Book an appointmentAttend tour sessionsAttend open housesGo on a residence tour

Application Dates (2015-2016)

College: October – February 1st University: December – January

13th

College ApplicationsOctober – February 1st Visit www.ontariocolleges.ca – select ‘Apply’ 5 program choices in ranked order (max. of 3 per

school)OEN (from report card/transcript)Complete mailing addressPayment format (credit card strongly

recommended) - $95Equal consideration deadline: February 1st Be sure to use an appropriate email address that

you check regularly!

Video – applying to Ontario Colleges• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqyTffuiaX8

University ApplicationsDecember – January 13th (11:59 pm)You’ll receive your PIN from GuidanceVisit www.ouac.on.ca – select ‘OUAC 101’3 program choices in ranked orderPIN, student number, RHSS school # 938009Complete mailing addressPayment format (credit card strongly

recommended) - $150 for 3 choices; $50 for each add. choice

Application deadline: January 13th Use an appropriate email that you check

regularly!Video – applying to Ontario Universities• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=566JJIHO1N

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College/University Applications – Mark Transmissions

Make sure your transcript is up-to-date and accurate

Electronically (we take care of it)

College/University – Offers of Admission

College: Earliest offers – Feb. 1 (must confirm through

www.ontariocollege.ca)May 1 – deadline to confirm acceptance

University:Feb/March for strong candidatesMay 27 – majority of applicants will receive a response

from Ontario universities: conditional offer of admission, refusal, deferral (must confirm through www.ouac.on.ca)

June 1 – earliest date by which Ontario universities require a response to an offer of admission and a financial commitment

Check email (even SPAM folder)

English Language Requirements

In Canada less than 5 years, may be required to write an English Language Proficiency Test (i.e. TOEFL)

Application will not be considered until test results have been received

Research now (test dates, locations, times)

Online practice test

Scholarships and Bursaries

START RESEARCHING NOWAdmission averagesApplication basedWebsitesYour parents workplaceComplete the applications well in

advanceAdditional documentation may

include: recommendation/reference letters, transcript, essays

CourierConfirmation of receipt

Scholarships and BursariesWebsites:www.studentawards.comwww.scholarshipscanada.comwww.osca.cawww.ontariocolleges.caRick Hansen Secondary School

websiteSchool specific

OSAP and Financial Assistance

Apply in late April/early Mayhttp://www.ontario.ca/education-and-training/how-get-osapApply for 30% tuition granthttp://www.ontario.ca/education-and-training/30-off-ontario-tuition

Upcoming Events (2015-2016)Sept. 23-25: Ontario Universities

Fair (Metro Toronto Convention Centre)

Oct. 17-18: Student Life Expo (Metro Toronto Convention Centre)

Oct. 19-20: Ontario College Information Fair (Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place)

Nov. 4: Pathways in Motion at RHSS

Questions or Concerns?See your Guidance Counsellor